The survivor of a notorious serial killer has bravely recounted her harrowing experience to the public. Holly Dunn endured a traumatic incident that left deep emotional scars, even though the physical wounds from the horrific assault have since healed.
At the age of 21, Holly faced a terrifying ordeal on August 29, 1997, when she encountered Angel Maturino Resendiz, a notorious wanted criminal, who ultimately took her boyfriend’s life and nearly claimed hers as well.
Holly and her boyfriend, Chris Maier, who were both students at the University of Kentucky, had left a party near their college campus in Lexington. As they sat by the railway tracks, a stranger approached them asking for money. Despite explaining they had none, Resendiz proceeded to tie Chris up, leading to a series of chilling events.
In a documentary recounting the incident, Holly described the intense fear she felt as Resendiz tied her up and threatened their lives. She vividly recalled the moment Resendiz viciously attacked Chris, leaving him motionless beside her before turning his attention to her.
Despite enduring a brutal assault, Holly fought back against her attacker, committing every detail of his appearance to memory in a bid for justice. She suffered severe injuries, losing blood and enduring a lengthy hospital stay, all while grappling with survivor’s guilt over Chris’s tragic fate.
The lack of a national DNA database initially hindered the investigation, but a breakthrough came in 1998 when DNA evidence linked Resendiz to another murder. Following a nationwide manhunt, Resendiz was apprehended in 1999, leading to Holly’s pivotal role in testifying against him during his trial.
Resendiz was convicted of capital murder in 2000 and later executed for his crimes. Prior to his death, he confessed to multiple additional murders, shedding light on the extent of his violent rampage that claimed the lives of at least 15 individuals across several states.